Trump-Putin Meeting Looms Amid Ukraine Tensions

US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with details of the meeting to be revealed shortly.

Despite Trump's attempts to push Putin toward a peace agreement, Ukrainian forces are still engaged in severe combat against advancing Russian troops in the eastern Donetsk region. Ukrainian military officials express skepticism about Russia's willingness to negotiate, citing Moscow's continued aggression.

Meanwhile, Putin has been holding a series of phone conversations with global leaders, further hinting at possible diplomatic engagements, although significant resolutions seem distant as Russia remains unfaltering in its military actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)